Global Views on Child Health: Challenges, Opportunities, and Solutions

2025-04-11

Guest Editor:
Prof. Dr. Roy Rillera Marzo
Faculty of Humanities and Health Sciences
Curtin University, Malaysia
Globesync Community Research and Sustainability Research Hub
rrmtexas@yahoo.com

Proposal

Child health remains a critical area of study worldwide, influenced by a multitude of social, economic, environmental, and policy factors. As health disparities persist and evolve in different regions, there is a pressing need for comprehensive, global perspectives that illuminate both established and emerging challenges. This thematic issue aims to address knowledge gaps, foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, and highlight contextsensitive strategies for improving child health outcomes.

SCOPE

Submissions should focus on:

  1. Burden of Disease and Risk Factors: Investigations into the prevalence, incidence, and etiology of child health conditions—ranging from communicable diseases to chronic illnesses—to identify the greatest global and regional challenges.
  2. Social Determinants and Policy Initiatives: Examination of how socioeconomic status, access to healthcare, educational environments, and governmental policies shape child health outcomes.
  3. Nutritional Interventions and Health Programs: Analysis of integrated approaches that combine nutrition with other interventions—such as immunization or health education—to maximize effectiveness.
  4. Innovative Research and Technology: Exploration of emerging technologies, digital solutions, and innovative research methodologies to improve data collection, diagnostics, and treatment options.
  5. Community and Cultural Practices: Investigation of localized, culturally tailored strategies that promote sustainable behavior change and better health outcomes in children.
  6. Global Collaborations and Best Practices: Cross-country comparisons of successful models and partnerships, providing transferable lessons for diverse settings.

AUDIENCE

International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition welcomes professionals and stakeholders working across various sectors—researchers, academics, policymakers, healthcare providers, NGOs, and community leaders—all of whom can contribute valuable perspectives to this issue.

SIGNIFICANCE

By offering a global lens, this thematic issue will:

  • Highlight regional and international disparities in child health.
  • Encourage the sharing of data-driven, evidence-based solutions.
  • Foster international collaborations to address both universal and context-specific challenges.
  • Provide policy recommendations to drive systemic improvements.

Proposed Timeline

We invite researchers and practitioners from all relevant fields to submit their manuscripts and share innovative findings, transformative experiences, and best practices with a global audience.

Keywords: Child Health, Global Perspectives, Social Determinants, Nutritional Interventions, Innovative Research, Sustainable Solutions.